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Crew Leader- Pump Stations at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionCrew Leader- Pump Stations
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP
Requisition Number: 2026138
Number of hours worked per week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA [906 Executive Blvd.]
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$49,373 – $73,442 /annually
*Starting salary based on experience and qualifications


Job Description:
Are you mechanically inclined? Are you great at inspiring employees to improve their skills? We want you! The Maintenance and Operations Division of Chesapeake Public Utilities has an opening for Crew Leader.

Pump Station Crew Leaders are responsible for wet well maintenance in the Pump Station Division as well as implementing training, skill development, and all safety compliance of crews.

  • As a Crew Leader, the main activity is the repair and maintenance of Chesapeake’s Pump Stations wet well infrastructure and monitor operation of pump stations. Monitor and maintain the condition of pump stations and the repair of other sewer and pump-station infrastructure as assigned. The Crew Leader upholds Chesapeake’s customer service CARES standards when interacting with customers and teams in the field.

  • Crew Leader operates and directs the use of a variety of specialized motor equipment to support City operations such as pumping, hauling, wet well cleaning and other specialized operations. Accountable for maintaining the required tool inventory on their assigned work vehicle.

  • Crew Leader administrative responsibilities include the development and execution of a pump stations maintenance schedule; monitor and review work assignments and secure resources required such as labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete work assignments. Completing various logs, timecards, and monthly reports. Assist with budgets and inventory as instructed. Perform basic office tasks such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying in support of your own tasks. Requires basic computer skills in Word and Excel. Performs supervisory functions such as interviewing and recommending selection of personnel: assigning and evaluating work; counseling and discipline. Attends staff meetings, training sessions, seminars, conferences, and classes to exchange information and improve skills.

Requires exceptional willingness and ability to mentor others and assist other crews as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.


Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
*This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire Special skills or equipment certification may also be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Supervisory experience
  • 2 years’ experience in Pump Station repairs and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with basic data entry relating to work order systems.



Job Open Date: 03/20/2026
Job Close Date: 04/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces.

*This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Job Location

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

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